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The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Come experience the new and improved Verandah restaurant and menu! Overlooking the tranquil Racquet Park tennis facility at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, diners view the natural canopy of live oak trees from their table, specializing in southern inspired fare and fresh traditional seafood. Bringing the bounty of the local Atlantic Ocean and neighboring farmers directly to plates of members and guests, the Verandah features an array of Florida's freshest seafood in an inviting, family-friendly setting. Take a seat in the bar for the perfect place to enjoy happy hour after a long work day or enjoyable tennis lesson with Cliff Drysdale Tennis professionals. We recommend beginning your dining experience with a selection from our approachable list of wines and a delicious new appetizer such as Deviled Eggs or the Florida Coast Seafood Tower. Delectable new entrees include Pink Snapper and Seafood Carbonara. Don't forget to finish your meal with our signature dessert, Mud Pie.
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38 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 38 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(12)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(12)
- good for groups(10)
- kid-friendly(8)
- special occasion(8)
- neighborhood gem(5)
- notable wine list(5)
The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation Reviews List
Review 1 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service from wait stafff was fine but took too long for meal to be brought to table after ordering."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 2 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We expected more
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was great, nice waitress. The food was below par. The Blackened Grouper was so thin that it looked like it was pounded flat. It was over cooked & dry . Zero flavor although it was blackened. I give the green fried tomatoes a big 0. Don't order. My husband had lobster tails - over cooked, tough & chewey. All side dishes were were basic bland. We skipped dessert. We had enough. Were on vacation so didn't complain. Not our style. It was definitely not worth the $$$s & we will not return. We also canceled a second reservation for that week w them. They have a captive group w the hotel. If you have a car drive to the town of Fernandia. There are great little privately owned restaurants that are fantastic w tons of ambience."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good Service - Food?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Salad had too much salt added. Main course, good but side veg's (Purple carrots not edible) Main course was served before salad finished."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fabulous service and great menu! Loved the atmosphere as well. All our dinners were excellent. Grouper and swordfish were outstanding!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The crab crusted grouper was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The crab crusted grouper was excellent. Very good service even on busy nights."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
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Review 6 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
one more time
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"we had been at the verandah years ago. The design of the new restaurant is lovely.
We started with the caesar salad. That poor lettuce was drenched in dressing. It was actually limp by the time you could finish it.
One of us had the snapper with strawberries and said it was great.
Two of us had the crab cakes, we come from Maryland and we like our crabcakes with large chunky pieces of crab. These were not... The were passable..but not great.
One of us had the snapper with strawberries and said it was great.
Two of us had the crab cakes, we come from Maryland and we like our crabcakes with large chunky pieces of crab. These were not... The were passable..but not great.
We would probably try the restaurant one more time to see if this was just an off night."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 7 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service and atmosphere was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service and atmosphere was nice. The menu choices are mostly seafood and 2 in our group would have appreciated a couple more non-seafood choices. The signature entrees do not come with "sides" and therefore seem rather expensive."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
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Review 8 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Skip the Verandah
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was bland and some of it was undercook and other items were overcooked. Overall it was very overpriced. I have had better fast food. I would not recommend the Verandah based on my poor experience."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
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Review 9 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food excellent steak Noisy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food excellent steak
Noisy confused service"
Noisy confused service"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
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Review 10 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good but the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good but the decor is very cold and uninviting. Need flowers on the tables or something to make the room more welcoming. Very cold feeing."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
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Review 11 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Average dinner, friendly service!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant didn't have our reservation even tho confirmed by email from open table, but seated us when shown the email.
Food OK, but nothing special, slightly overlooked catfish dish. Service friendly and positive. Pricing moderate. Overall just an average meal, might or might not return."
Food OK, but nothing special, slightly overlooked catfish dish. Service friendly and positive. Pricing moderate. Overall just an average meal, might or might not return."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 12 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyed the new updated dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed the new updated dining experience. Food and service was excellent as usual. Good menu."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
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Review 13 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a great change! Omni
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a great change! Omni you really hit a home run with Verandah. Our family comes twice a year and it might be three due to Verandah."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 14 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Verandah has recently
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Verandah has recently been remodeled and the new, more modern look is great!! Service has always been top notch and remains so! The new menu has more emphasis on local seafood and is really fresh and tasty! Would recommend to all!!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 15 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I did not like the new decor.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I did not like the new decor. It is too modern, monochromatic and cold for my taste. There was no warmth anywhere. The server was very good and the food was very good but it was too expensive. I liked the old Veranda better with salad included with the entree and the ability to chose smaller portions in some cases. We will not be back. I guess we are not the right clients for your restaurant. Also we wanted a round table that is better for conversation and there was only one! which was taken. Sorry but Veranda is not for us."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 16 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The new interior updates are
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"The new interior updates are fabulous!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic
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Review 17 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Those lights are far too bright.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Those lights are far too bright. They should be toned down."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2003
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Review 18 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My husband and I decided to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I decided to check out The Verandah's new renovation. What was always a favorite is now a newly remodeled favorite! The atmosphere is more contemporary and the food was even better than before. I had the special grouper entree and it was a five star meal. My husband had the snapper and loved it. The service was excellent. This is definitely worth it. The only thing I miss was their old Verandah salad. Sure hope they bring that back!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a great place! Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a great place! Service and Food very good."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Verandah at Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation
Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic